Topic: change fork tube - no center stand

[a_mo]

hi!
im turning a cb 750 into a cafe racer. now i have to change the tubes in the front fork. anybody has any good ideas how to do this without center stand, a good roof to lift the bike or anything else...
when i changed the top triple tree i layed the bike on the side - worked fine! 
i could do this again. but maybe it will damage the bike somehow?
what do you think - is it safe to lay the bike on the side for maybe two hours...

[Kenzo]

Build a little "A" frame (like on a saw horse)...should fit between the steering neck and frame.

Cheers,
Kenzo

[thirstforspeed]

i know this is using a center stand, but the idea is the same. pics taken off my blog. http://thirstforspeed.blogspot.ca
build a similar front frame
take off header
support bike on bolts for front engine mount
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profit

[Stev-o]

I use a wide ratchet strap attached to the ceiling joists and hoist it up. Works great and is very safe.

[PeWe]

Center stand NOT needed!

[a_mo]

thanks! i found my new hero. im going to try this technique ->

[Stev-o]

thanks! i found my new hero. im going to try this technique ->

Will not work with stock exhaust on a CB.

[a_mo]

i know. ill remove them, and let it stand on the frame...!